Watch this space for alerts and announcements as the 2019 tax filing season gets underway!

Tips on Preparing for Tax Season

News and Updates

► It has been announced that the Tax Filing Season began on January 28, 2019.

The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on January 28 for both paper and electronic filings.

The nation’s tax deadline will be April 15 this year – with taxpayers living in Maine and Massachusetts having until April 17, 2019 to file.

►Libraries participating in the IRS's Tax Form Order Program (TFOP) again will be providing printed tax forms (for tax year 2018) to customers during the 2019 tax season. Please be aware that the quantity and variety of available tax materials will be limited. The revised, core personal income tax forms will generally be available, but additional forms and instructions may not be offered.

The Roswell Public Library has Federal 1040 Income Tax Packets and New Mexico Personal Income Tax booklets available now (as of 2/11/2019). Both forms can be found in the Periodicals section.

Per communications from the IRS's Tax Forms Outlet Program (TFOP), the public can obtain copies of Instructions through:• IRS.gov/Forms - to view and download• IRS.gov/orderforms - to order tax products to be delivered by mail• 1-800-829-3676 - to order tax products to be delivered by mail

► New Mexico State tax forms and instructions are available in a single booklet this year - the PIT Packet. When published and distributed, PIT booklets are generally available at your local District Office, the library, may be printed off the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue website, or can be requested for delivery via mail by calling (505) 827-2206. Updates to follow as tax season for the State of New Mexico opens.

Affordable Care Act Tax ProvisionsThe Affordable Care Act was enacted on March 23, 2010 -- containing some tax provisions that took effect this year, as well as more that will be implemented during the next several years. Learn more about the general provisions now in effect, plus specifics for individuals and families.

Tips on Preparing for Tax Season

The IRS provides a brief list of actions for individuals to take as they get ready for the 2018 tax filing.

USA Today reports on 5 tax changes to be aware of in the upcoming filing year.

IRSVideo Channel on

Check out the official YouTube channel of the Internal Revenue Service. Upload and play IRS videos on a variety of tax topics - including: understanding taxes, choosing a tax preparer, charitable contributions, mileage rates... and more!